NYC vaccine mandate exemption likely to trigger new lawsuits
Now that Mayor Eric Adams has created an exception to the private sector vaccine mandate for the city's professional athletes and performers, a flurry of new lawsuits is expected to be filed.
Now that Mayor Eric Adams has created an exception to the private sector vaccine mandate for the city's professional athletes and performers, a flurry of new lawsuits is expected to be filed.
Airline CEOs, travel groups urge White House to lift mask rules on flights
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
Poland abolishing nearly all COVID-19 restrictions
Poland's health minister says people will no longer be required to wear masks in indoor public spaces. The country is also abolishing quarantine for some travelers arriving in Poland and home isolation for those living in households with those who test positive.
Poland's health minister says people will no longer be required to wear masks in indoor public spaces. The country is also abolishing quarantine for some travelers arriving in Poland and home isolation for those living in households with those who test positive.
COVID vaccines for little kids: What you need to know
Moderna will ask the FDA and CDC to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6 but several hurdles need to be cleared before the shots could become available. If the shots are cleared, the littlest kids could start getting vaccinated by summer.
Moderna will ask the FDA and CDC to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6 but several hurdles need to be cleared before the shots could become available. If the shots are cleared, the littlest kids could start getting vaccinated by summer.
NYC mask mandate for school children 2-4 to end April 4
Children age 2 to 4 years old in New York City schools and daycare settings will no longer be required to wear face masks beginning Monday, April 4, announced Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday.
Children age 2 to 4 years old in New York City schools and daycare settings will no longer be required to wear face masks beginning Monday, April 4, announced Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday.
Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
“Well, I've tested positive for COVID," Clinton tweeted.
“Well, I've tested positive for COVID," Clinton tweeted.
BA.2 variant may push up U.S. COVID cases, scientists warn
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia. One reason? After about two months of falling cases in the U.S., COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted across the nation.
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia. One reason? After about two months of falling cases in the U.S., COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted across the nation.
No 'steep surge' from BA.2 variant, NY health commissioner says
New York's top health official says she doesn't expect to see a "steep surge" in COVID-19 cases as a new omicron subvariant grows more prevalent in the state.
New York's top health official says she doesn't expect to see a "steep surge" in COVID-19 cases as a new omicron subvariant grows more prevalent in the state.
Even mild COVID could affect long-term heart health, study suggests
Findings from a new study done by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis found that even a mild case of COVID-19 can increase a person's risk of cardiovascular problems for at least a year after diagnosis.
Findings from a new study done by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis found that even a mild case of COVID-19 can increase a person's risk of cardiovascular problems for at least a year after diagnosis.
NYC teachers hit hard by burnout; many leaving
Burnout is the talk of the teachers' lounge, according to Samia Wattoo, who has taught for 19 years -- the last two in a global pandemic where masks and remote learning have been thrust upon teachers and kids overnight.
Burnout is the talk of the teachers' lounge, according to Samia Wattoo, who has taught for 19 years -- the last two in a global pandemic where masks and remote learning have been thrust upon teachers and kids overnight.
Disney Shanghai temporarily closes as China battles another COVID surge
Disney guests who have been impacted will be provided a refund or exchange.
Disney guests who have been impacted will be provided a refund or exchange.
Long Island doctor bought $1.7M yacht in COVID loan fraud scam
Federal officials say Dr. Konstantinos Zarkadas fraudulently obtained more than $3 million in COVID emergency loans, using the money to buy a $1.7M yacht, lease luxury automobiles and buy luxury wristwatches.
Federal officials say Dr. Konstantinos Zarkadas fraudulently obtained more than $3 million in COVID emergency loans, using the money to buy a $1.7M yacht, lease luxury automobiles and buy luxury wristwatches.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
NYC private sector vaccine mandates staying in place
Dr. Ashwin said he was also keeping the city's mask mandate for children under the age of 5 in place until further notice.
Dr. Ashwin said he was also keeping the city's mask mandate for children under the age of 5 in place until further notice.
NYC hits 40,000 COVID deaths
According to the New York City Health Department, 40,022 people in the city have lost their lives to the pandemic.
According to the New York City Health Department, 40,022 people in the city have lost their lives to the pandemic.
US Health Secretary Becerra warns of COVID-19 funds shortage as virus rebounds in Europe, Asia
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
NYC has weapons to keep fighting pandemic, new health commissioner says
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, the new commissioner of the Department of Health, tells Fox 5 News that although COVID is still here, New York has more tools than ever before to respond to whatever the pandemic throws at us.
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, the new commissioner of the Department of Health, tells Fox 5 News that although COVID is still here, New York has more tools than ever before to respond to whatever the pandemic throws at us.
Pfizer COVID antiviral: Dozens of companies to start making pill
Nearly three dozen companies in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will soon start making either generic versions of Pfizer's coronavirus pill or the raw ingredients. This deal will make the antiviral nirmatrelvir, or Paxlovoid, available to more than half of the world's population.
Nearly three dozen companies in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will soon start making either generic versions of Pfizer's coronavirus pill or the raw ingredients. This deal will make the antiviral nirmatrelvir, or Paxlovoid, available to more than half of the world's population.
More than $2 billion paid by federal government for COVID funeral costs
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday.
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday.